Recent findings from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey reveal a decline in the UK’s consumption of fruits and vegetables, with only 27% of adults meeting the five-a-day guideline, compared to the previous 33%. Among children aged 11 to 18, the average daily intake decreased from 3.2 to 2.5 portions, the lowest recorded level. Katharine […]
Vietnam’s booming durian export sector is facing a major downturn, with export revenues plummeting in early 2025. Speaking at the June 10 “Sustainable Development of the Durian Industry” workshop, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, reported that durian exports dropped to just USD 183 million in the first […]
Zambia’s agricultural sector has seen an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia shops. This milestone partnership was celebrated at an official launch event at the Shoprite Manda Hill store in Lusaka and marks a new era of business opportunities for […]
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has announced the appointment of two new board members, David Di Pietro, CEO of Lynch Group Australia, and Ben Reilly, fresh produce business manager at Steritech. The appointments were confirmed during the IFPA ANZ’s annual general meeting held on May 15 in East Melbourne. IFPA ANZ chair […]
The Polish berry grower is more focused on high quality compared to a couple of years ago, says Dominika Kozarzewska of the Polish Berry Cooperative. “The Polish production of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries has been shifting towards high-quality fresh market fruits, mostly grown under tunnels. This change is driven not only by growing demand for […]
The storm that hit Zagora on May 1st interrupted a Moroccan watermelon campaign in full swing, but its impact is temporary, and exporters will be back on the market within a few days, according to Mourad Seghieri, CEO of Romana Fruits. The exporter reports a dynamic campaign for watermelons until the storm’s arrival: “Zagora’s watermelons, […]
The World Union of Wholesale Markets represents 189 wholesale markets in 49 countries, and this week their conference was held in Johannesburg, home to one of the biggest in the world and crucial to food security throughout the region. Food security is the principle on which WUWM was founded. In his opening address, president of […]